Digital Fundraising Specialist

7 days ago


Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada University of Saskatchewan Full time

Digital Fundraising Specialist:

University Relations (UR) is currently seeking a full-time
Digital Fundraising Specialist to join the Advancement team.

Advancement leads alumni engagement strategies, offering programs and services to strengthen the relationship between the university and its graduates over their lives.


Primary Purpose:


The Digital Fundraising Specialist works closely with individuals and teams across UR to support the goals outlined in the strategic plans of both the university and UR.

We endeavour to encourage lifelong relationships, with those who work and study at USask, that help foster annual philanthropic support.

The Digital Fundraising Specialist leads growth of online fundraising by planning and executing multi-channel digital appeals via e-solicitations, social media and other promotional channels with a focus on gifts and pledges up to $24,999.


Nature of Work:


Reporting to the Manager, Annual Giving, the Digital Fundraising Specialist will often manage concurrent deadlines and details across multiple projects.

Time management, creativity, strong communications skills (both written and verbal) and high attention to detail are key factors contributing towards the success of this position.

Being a team player with a positive attitude and flexibility are also necessary attributes. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.

In UR, the nature of our work centres on our guiding principles of being:


  • Inspiring: We are confident in ourselves and our goals. We instill confidence and excitement in others to bring them along with us.
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Committed to each other's success: We look for opportunities to make all our teams and the University successful.
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Collaborative and integrated: We work together toward shared goals.
- **Solutions
- and action-oriented**: We continuously seek a path forward and we get things done.
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Brave and courageous: We expect to encounter obstacles. We face these challenges head-on.
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Respectful: We demonstrate our regard for others through listening, understanding, and acknowledging the contributions of all.

Typical Duties or Accountabilities:

  • Lead the development, implementation, and measurement of digital fundraising strategies for the annual solicitation of select appeals to acquire, retain, upgrade and renew onetime and monthly donors
  • Work with the Advancement Communications Team and Digital Strategy Team to develop highquality, compelling, and creative digital content; to leverage existing communications channels; and to develop graphics/receive design support
  • Develop and manage esolicitation creation, landing pages, tools, and tracking for online fundraising activities, including donation forms
  • Plan and manage stewardship activities including acknowledgments, new donor communications and impact reporting
  • Work collaboratively with Advancement Services and Digital Strategy Teams to track, report on, and analyze program performance, and make and implement recommendations that optimize USask donors' online giving experience
  • Monitor and address donor inquiries by identifying and prioritizing any matters that require consultation or escalation
  • Build and strengthen relationships with alumni, donors, Advancement colleagues and campus community stakeholders, with an emphasis on donors giving at a leadership level ($1000 or greater annually)
  • Participate in the daily operations of the Annual Giving program as required

Education:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university

Experience:
One to three years' professional experience in a related field (such as fundraising, communications, public relations)

Skills:

  • Knowledge of annual giving strategies, trends, and bestpractices and an understanding of interpreting digital audience analytics
  • Exceptional oral/written communication and relationship building skills
  • Experience with information and records systems (knowledge of Blackbaud Engage CRM is an asset)
  • Experience with Google Analytics, Mail Chimp, MS Office and website updating software is an asset
  • Knowledge of the University of Saskatchewan's history, culture and student experience is an asset

Department:
University Relations

Status:
Term 18 months maternity leave replacement of up to 18 months

Employment Group:

ASPA

Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0

Salary:
The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $64, ,169.00 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

Salary Family (if applicable):Specialist Professional

Salary Phase/Band:
Phase 2

Posted Date: 2/10/2023

Closing Date: 2/23/2023 at 6:00 pm CST

Number of Openings:1

Work Location:
May be eligible for hybrid work under the terms of USask's Alternative Workspace Guidelines

Criminal Record Check:
Not Applicable

Driver's License and Abstract Check:
Not Applicable

Education/Credential Verification:
Not Applicable

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